From the loose clothing and dropped waistlines of the 1920s to the full skirts, floral prints and large bows of the 1950s and other styles into the 1970s, the classy fun of vintage fashion will be showcased in The Avenue Consignment Shoppe’s Vintage Couture Fashion Show Fundraiser on Aug. 10.
The community event, which begins at 3 p.m. at the store at 1106 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit, will raise funds for the Woman’s Resource Center in Scranton, while celebrating the business’ fifth anniversary. Also participating by providing a portion of the featured apparel is the Refind Living store in Moosic.
Abigail Pisanchyn, who opened The Avenue at age 18, said her love of fashion began as a child playing “dress-up.” Although she only recently began to develop an interest in vintage apparel, she mostly enjoys the nostalgic aspect of it.
“I recently bought a dress from [the 1950s] era,” she said, “and every time I put it on, I imagine that I am sitting in a 1950s ice cream shoppe.”
“Each piece has a story to tell,” she said, giving the example of one dress she recently obtained from a woman who originally bought it for her high school senior prom in 1964 and kept it all these years.
The idea for the event came out of a desire to celebrate the shop’s first five years of business, as well as give back to the community. Pisanchyn chose the Woman’s Resource Center as the benefiting charity because she wanted the funds to help people who would shop at The Avenue — women.
The Woman’s Resource Center, according to its website, is an organization which “provides comprehensive services for female and male victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties. [Its] services include a crisis hotline, crisis counseling, emergency shelter, safe housing, legal services, support services, community education and advocacy.”
Pisanchyn believes it is important to raise awareness of this cause, as domestic violence is often a “silent crime.”
“It could be happening to anyone around us,” she said, “our friends, family, or co-workers. We need to be aware of the signs of domestic violence so we can help those around us who are unable to help themselves and may be too afraid to come forward.”
Admission to the event is free. However, donations will be accepted and raffle chances will be offered for sale to benefit the center. Seating is limited, and the business suggests making reservations by calling 570-586-5006. Light refreshments will be served.
“With this special event,” Pisanchyn said, “I am looking forward to sharing my love of vintage fashion, celebrating five years in business, and helping a good cause.”
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